RAM Connection 2024 (24.0.4) Release Notes


RAM Connection 2024 (24.00.04.05) Release Notes – Updated January 2025

Resolved Issues:

AS4100 Column-Beam-Brace Eccentricity: Fixed incorrect eccentricity (taken as 0) for directly bolted I-shaped braces. Eccentricity now considers half the sum of the gusset and brace web thickness. The compression eccentricity for tab-gusset arrangements is also corrected for both I-shaped braces and angle shapes. (1564834)

AISC Single Plate for Beam Splice: Resolved an issue where the single plate was incorrectly designed for full axial load when a moment connection existed at the joint. The correct parameter is now used to exclude axial forces from web shear splice design when a moment connection is assigned. (1591121)

AISC Base Plate Anchor Design: Fixed incorrect bearing factor calculations for compression and tension cases. Limits and factor signs are now accurate per specifications, and eccentricity properly considers grouting thickness. (1588095)

AISC End Plate Column Splice: Resolved inconsistencies in drawings and calculations, where an “all around” weld was shown in DXF regardless of fit. Weld details are now accurate, and warnings are displayed if the plate does not fit the column. (1588747)

AISC Beam Splice Connection: Corrected tear-out check under axial load to account for double plates in web shear plate beam splice connectors. (1588888)

EN Flange Cover Plate for Beam Splices (Moments): Fixed an issue where only minimum design moments were considered. M33 and M22 demands are now included, and the design uses the maximum of the minimum design actions and demand. (1566710)

EN Flange Cover Plate for Beam Splices (Area): Fixed incorrect area calculations for inner plates. The area is now calculated properly for all splice configurations. (1592428)